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Photo by Benjamin London

Photo by Benjamin London

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Cemetery investigation ongoing

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Georgia Secretary of State’s Securities Division is investigating a number of complaints made by Hart County citizens, and reported by The Hartwell Sun in March, regarding the condition of Nancy Hart Memorial Gardens.
Senior quarterbacks Jashon Gaines (pictured) and Kip Phillips will continue to battle it out at the quarterback position as the Dogs are counting down the days until kickoff on Aug. 18 as they host their rival Elbert County, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Senior quarterbacks Jashon Gaines (pictured) and Kip Phillips will continue to battle it out at the quarterback position as the Dogs are counting down the days until kickoff on Aug. 18 as they host their rival Elbert County, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

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Football position breakdown: quarterbacks

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
It’s time for the final position breakdown. The Hartwell Sun has been breaking down each position group on the 2023 Hart County High School football team leading up to kickoff versus Elbert County.
Pictured above are Emmanuel teams from left to right is Brooks Anderson, Max Heaton, Seth Jenkins, and TJ McKenzie. (Photo by Emmanuel University Athletics)

Pictured above are Emmanuel teams from left to right is Brooks Anderson, Max Heaton, Seth Jenkins, and TJ McKenzie. (Photo by Emmanuel University Athletics)

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Heaton to compete in Bassmaster National Championship for Emmanuel

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Next week, Aug. 7-12,  five Emmanuel Bass teams will be fishing the BASSMASTER College National Championship on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tn. These anglers have worked hard this year to qualify for this prestigious event.
Freshman pitcher Chesnee Strickland pitched and also went 2 for 3 driving in the lone run in the Lady Dogs 10-1 loss to Jackson County on Aug. 8.

Freshman pitcher Chesnee Strickland pitched and also went 2 for 3 driving in the lone run in the Lady Dogs 10-1 loss to Jackson County on Aug. 8.

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Softball drops opener

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
After a competitive two innings of play, Jackson County’s offense produced a six run inning in the third and a three run inning in the sixth to run rule the Lady Dogs in six innings, 10-1. The Lady Dogs opened up their season with a road trip to Jackson County to take on the Lady Panthers.
Senior Hart County High School competition cheerleader McKinley Ivester made the top 16 for cheerleader of the year, and also earned a spot on the All-State Cheerleading Team for Class A through AAAA. She also earned a scholarship for making the top 16.

Senior Hart County High School competition cheerleader McKinley Ivester made the top 16 for cheerleader of the year, and also earned a spot on the All-State Cheerleading Team for Class A through AAAA. She also earned a scholarship for making the top 16.

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Ivester makes Class A-AAAA All-State Cheer Team

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Two Hart County High School competition cheerleaders competed in the 2023 Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association (GCCA) cheerleader of the year competition on Aug. 5 at Columbus State University, and one Lady Dog made the Class A-AAAA All-State Team.
Former Hart County and current University of North Carolina defensive end, Kaimon Rucker’s name is on the watch list for the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire)

Former Hart County and current University of North Carolina defensive end, Kaimon Rucker’s name is on the watch list for the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire)

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Rucker makes the Wuerffel Trophy watch list

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
CHAPEL HILL, N.C – North Carolina senior Kaimon Rucker was named to the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy watch list, the award’s committee announced Thursday August 3.
Senior middle hitter Alexis Walker smiles after winning a set as the Volley Dogs sweep Habersham Central in three sets to start the year 1-0.

Senior middle hitter Alexis Walker smiles after winning a set as the Volley Dogs sweep Habersham Central in three sets to start the year 1-0.

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Lady Dogs sweep Habersham in season opener

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Volley Dogs started the season off with a sweep on the road versus Habersham Central on Aug. 8. The Volley Dogs were able to sweep the Raiders of Habersham Central in three sets by the scores of 25-14, 28-26, and 25-22.
Douglas Cordell Barnes, 36, of Cleveland, has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, July 19. His truck was located on Ga. 77 in Hart County.

Douglas Cordell Barnes, 36, of Cleveland, has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, July 19. His truck was located on Ga. 77 in Hart County.

Law enforcement still searching for missing White County man

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Police are searching for a White County man who has been missing for over 20 days. Douglas Cordell Barnes, 36, of Cleveland has not been seen or heard from since Saturday, July 19. Barnes was reported missing to the White County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, July 28.